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Closing date for applications: 1 September 2025 at 12.00pm (noon)Salary: £27,000 pro rataContract: 6-month graduate scheme – with pathway to a permanent roleCompany: Seahorse EnvironmentalLocation: London (hybrid working)Start Date: September 2025 Do you care about climate and social justice? Learn how to build campaigns and shape policy to create real-world impact.Seahorse Environmental is a fast-growing, award-winning communications consultancy tackling climate change, protecting nature, and accelerating the energy transition. We work across renewable energy, climate tech, nature restoration and environmental justice – building campaigns, shaping policy, and telling powerful stories about the challenges and solutions we face. We’ve worked with organisations like WWF, Octopus Energy, River Action and the OVO Foundation to create real-world change on the journey to a net-zero, nature-positive future.If you care about climate, renewable energy, nature, and social justice – but aren’t sure how to break into the sector – this is for you. This six-month paid placement comes with full support, training, and a clear pathway into a permanent role. We’re not looking for a “perfect” CV – we want people who are passionate, eager to learn, and committed to making change happen. This opportunity is especially aimed at individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those without prior experience in politics, environment, or communications. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Learn how political communications campaigns are developed and delivered</li><li>Contribute ideas to campaigns and PR strategies</li><li>Monitor political, media and environmental news</li><li>Research key policy issues and stakeholders</li><li>Draft blogs, press releases, social media posts and meeting notes</li><li>Attend team and client meetings</li><li>Participate in parliamentary events, roundtables and stakeholder meetings</li></ul> Who we're looking forSomeone who:<ul><li>Has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (any subject)</li><li>Is interested in politics, climate, or environmental change</li><li>Communicates clearly and respectfully (written and verbal, including on social media)</li><li>Works well in a team and asks questions when unsure</li><li>Has strong research and writing skills, and can summarise complex information</li><li>Is motivated to build a network in the environmental sector</li><li>Manages tasks responsibly and follows through</li><li>Brings a unique perspective or lived experience</li><li>Is a self-starter who can juggle different projects</li></ul> Additional informationAt Seahorse, you’ll gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and the chance to work with people who genuinely care about the environment – and about each other.<ul><li>Paid, full-time 6-month placement (£27,000 pro rata)</li><li>12.5 days annual leave (pro-rated)</li><li>Flexible public holidays (swap for religious or cultural festivals)</li><li>1.5 “Cause Days” per year for volunteering or activism</li><li>Interest-free travel/cycling loans</li><li>Hybrid working (mix of in-office and remote)</li><li>Prayer/quiet room in the office</li><li>Step-free office access</li></ul> To apply, please send the following to the email listed on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>A completed <a href="https://www.seahorseenvironmental.co.uk/s/Seahorse-graduate-role.docx" target="_blank">short application form</a> (max 500 words)</li><li>A completed <a href="https://www.seahorseenvironmental.co.uk/s/Seahorse-equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form-c6x2.docx" target="_blank">Equality &amp; Diversity Monitoring form</a></li></ul>No cover letter required – CV optional. The monitoring form is for reporting only and will not be used in selection. If you would like an informal chat about the role prior to applying please contact the email on our website to arrange a call.Key dates: Interviews - early September 2025 (includes a timed written task – adjustments available), start date - mid-September 2025 We particularly welcome applications from: Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people; people from low-income or working-class backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and first-generation university graduates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Seahorse Environmental

Policy, communications & environmental campaigning graduate role

Closing date for applications: 15 August 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Bring your love for romantic fiction and eye for detail to this entry-level role, supporting all aspects of the publication process while developing your commercial and creative skills.Do you love romantasy? Is enemies to lovers one of your favourite tropes? Headline Eternal is the romance imprint of Headline Publishing Group, specialising in digital bestsellers and quick to spot trends in what readers want. Boasting a passionate team who like nothing more than debating the perfect romantic pairings, Eternal's mission is to ensure that every fan finds their heart's desire - whether that's a small-town, single-dad romance or a sexy 500-year old vampire prince.We are committed to bringing romance lovers the best in the genre, from established international bestsellers like Jasmine Guillory, Farrah Rochon, Jill Shalvis, and Jo Watson, to TikTok sensations such as Amber V. Nicole, Sarah Adams, Grace Reilly, Mazey Eddings, Erin Sterling, and Mariana Zapata.Headline Publishing Group was founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart – to publish the books people want to read. We remain faithful to that vision nearly four decades later. From chart toppers to award-winners, conversation starters to page-turners, our list offers brilliant books for every type of reader. We’re proud to be the home of&nbsp;some of the biggest,&nbsp;bestselling and most celebrated authors&nbsp;in fiction, including Martina Cole, Maggie O’Farrell, Steve Cavanagh, Jill Mansell, Victoria Hislop, Simon Scarrow, Dorothy Koomson and Deborah Harkness. And we continue to invest in new talent, launching an array of exciting new voices in recent years including Bolu Babalola, Alex Hay and Bobby Palmer.&nbsp; What you'll be doingYou’ll be assisting on the publication of Eternal’s romance and romantasy titles, seeing them through from acquisition to publication and beyond. You will get involved with all aspects of the publication process, from managing the copyediting, proofreading and collating of manuscripts to liaising with authors and agents, reading and reporting on submissions, taking minutes and maintaining editorial and production schedules. You will be Eternal’s primary contact within the wider business and will foster strong relationships with colleagues across teams, including sales, marketing, publicity, design, production and contracts.&nbsp;Meanwhile, you’ll be developing your commercial and creative skills through getting stuck into manuscripts, writing copy and honing metadata – and learning what it takes to acquire new fiction and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns. This is a busy, collaborative and, above all, a really rewarding entry role in publishing. Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books – especially romance fiction – and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be as full of creative energy as you are detail-orientated, thriving on working with brilliant authors and ideas as part of a dynamic editorial team.There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be passionate about different ways of telling stories and interested in the publishing and media landscape, as well as the wider world around you</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous</li><li>You’ll be calm and organised, and confident juggling lots of things at once</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</li><li>You will enjoy bringing your own ideas to work and working closely and collaboratively as part of a team – and with colleagues across all other departments in the division</li><li>You will be keen to foster good working relationships within and outside of the business, and excited to be an advocate for Eternal and Headline</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: Editorial and designReporting To: Publisher, fiction, non-fiction &amp; Walker studio (with dotted line to executive art director)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Kick-start your publishing career in this entry-level role, supporting the editorial and design teams behind some of the most iconic names in children's books.Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is an exciting entry-level role to support the editorial and design departments for fiction, non-fiction and gift titles in a supportive, fast-moving and highly creative environment. This role will be the first point of contact for the department, and will be responsible for ensuring all administration tasks are completed to a high standard. This is an incredibly varied role, and will provide a great first step and insight into the editorial and design of children’s books. Responsibilities<ul><li>Working with editors, designers and other departments to see new titles through pre-print stages</li><li>Supporting the department to get a title ready for print, which may include, with guidance, preparing prelims, copy editing, proof reading and making minor design corrections</li><li>Preparing and co-ordinating internal meetings, taking and distributing minutes and ensuring all actions and correspondence are implemented</li><li>Ordering advance copies of books, sending publication day cards, posting foreign editions of books, and maintaining key external contacts</li><li>Ensuring that title and author/illustrator information is updated and correct in Biblio, as well as cover images, title changes, formats, publication dates, prices, author photos</li><li>Initiating and processing development fee forms and contract request forms</li><li>Working with various departments to coordinate the workflow for reprint corrections within the design team</li><li>Diary and event administration for Bologna, Frankfurt and London Book Fairs, and supporting the publisher and executive art director in any travel arrangements or diary management as required</li><li>Preparing presentation pdfs with visuals for sales and marketing meetings, sales conferences and launch meetings and internal reports</li><li>Conducting market research and ordering competitor copies for review</li><li>With guidance, auditing and submitting books for industry surveys</li><li>Reading and reporting on manuscripts</li><li>Liaise on administrative communication between various departments within Walker Books Group i.e. production, sales, marketing and foreign rights</li><li>Proofreading and copywriting as required across multiple formats</li><li>Processing department invoices and expenses</li><li>Providing general administrative support to the editorial and design department</li><li>Acting as the first point of contact for all general queries and requests</li><li>Ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and prioritise your own workload in a busy and fast-moving environment</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Able to work as part of a team, and also able to work independently</li><li>Positive attitude with a pro-active solution-focused approach</li><li>The ability to take initiative but also know when to ask for help, knowing you will be supported in your learning and development</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including the confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Curiosity in emerging trends and topics which get young readers excited</li><li>A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is not essential but would be advantageous</li><li>Knowledge and enthusiasm of the children’s book publishing or media industry is not essential but would be advantageous &nbsp;</li></ul>​Additional informationWe offer:<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme</li><li>Health insurance and health cash plan</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Publishing assistant

Closing date for applications: 21 August 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 per annumReporting to:&nbsp;Publishing director, Ithaka PressLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imprint:&nbsp;General non-fiction&nbsp; Are you interested in general non-fiction publishing? Are you energised by books that start conversations, spark change and take you on journeys?Bonnier Books UK is looking for an assistant to work across our general non-fiction, including our serious non-fiction imprint, Ithaka, our commercial non-fiction list, Blink, our lifestyle and wellbeing list, LEAP.The ideal candidate would be an open, energetic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books and an enthusiasm for a wide range of non-fiction, as well as an interest in current affairs, history, memoir and non-fiction with a prize-winning potential.This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you’ll find out first-hand how the book-making process works and have the opportunity to work with big-name and brand authors. This role will suit candidates who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee the scheduling and editorial critical paths to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Manage freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for all titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>An interest in learning and developing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department</li><li>Interest in the areas of the market where Ithaka, Blink and LEAP publish</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Previous editorial experience is not essential</li></ul> Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please apply through our website via the 'Apply' button. We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial assistant, non-fiction

Closing date: 31st August 2025 The HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship will award one talented writer of colour a free place on our&nbsp;three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london-0925" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course with teaching in London.This hugely popular course features direct input from our literary agent team and top publishers. Teaching sessions and workshops will be led by critically acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson, they will take place weekly on Tues evenings in the Curtis Brown offices located in central London (16 September 2025 to 5 January 2026).This scholarship is funded by top London chartered accountancy firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hwfisher.co.uk/" target="_blank">HW Fisher</a>. The CBC team are hugely grateful to HW Fisher who have been providing a writing bursary for writers of limited financial means on our writing courses since 2016.This scholarship is part of the<a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank"> Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>, an initiative designed to break down barriers to entry for under-represented writers.&nbsp;We are keen to promote diversity in our student groups and to find a writer through this programme who we might not otherwise have heard from.If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice, and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity:<ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial circumstances and the reason you deserve the scholarship.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form.&nbsp;Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 31 August 2025, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 4 September 2025. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship for writers of colour

Closing date for applications: 15 August 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Bring your communication skills and love of books to this role, managing projects that bring award-winning audiobooks to life.The group audio team is responsible for managing the end-to-end audio publishing process for Hachette UK (excluding the Bookouture and Hachette Learning divisions). Composed of expert audiobook editorial staff and the award-winning Carmelite Studios, the team collaborates closely with divisional publishing groups, external producers, agents, authors, and voice talent to produce bestselling and award-winning audiobooks, original audio productions, and other high-quality audio content.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. What you'll be doingWorking within the audiobook editorial team, you will be project managing a diverse range of audiobooks from across the Hachette UK publishing divisions, ensuring delivery of a high volume of projects on time and to budget. This will include:<ul><li>Working with divisional audio publishing leads to provide editorial and project management support as required</li><li>Instructing the Carmelite Studio team and third party recording studios regarding project requirements e.g. budget, casting, pre-production research and other project specific requirements</li><li>Supporting the Carmelite Studios pre-production team with casting, talent booking and related tasks</li><li>Maintaining accurate production schedule information in Biblio3</li><li>Liaising with internal and external services providers</li><li>Liaising with authors, literary agents and talent agencies</li><li>Negotiating talent fees and agreeing necessary contractual paperwork</li><li>Representing the audio team at business-critical internal and external meetings</li><li>Contributing to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and working practices</li></ul>The role will report to the audio director, publishing and production. Please note that this is an editorial role and not an audio production role.&nbsp; Who we are looking forCandidates must be highly efficient, with a good eye for detail and the ability to multi-task. A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Candidates will be:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communicators</li><li>Adaptable problems-solvers, who can work independently and think strategically</li><li>Creative and entrepreneurial, with a positive attitude</li><li>Highly organised and time efficient</li><li>Passionate about audiobooks with a keen interest in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction</li><li>Highly knowledgeable about audiobook publishing and the UK audiobook market, with proven audio publishing experience</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Audio editor

Closing date for applications:&nbsp;Monday 18 August 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 (depending on skills and experience plus bonus and benefits) Are you passionate about commercial fiction and eager to take the next step in your publishing career? Canelo is looking for a dedicated assistant editor to join it's thriving fiction team.With the recent acquisition by DK, this is an incredibly exciting time to join our team. You will have the fantastic opportunity to support Canelo in bringing an exciting and varied list of books to market.You'll be at the heart of our publishing process, and get to work across a variety of fiction genres, focusing on our popular crime list. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, who is able to juggle admin and creative tasks with ease.If you want to build upon your love for commercial fiction and are eager to learn a lot about successfully publishing across a variety of genres, formats and territories,&nbsp;please apply with your most recent CV and cover letter! Responsibilities<ul><li>Desk editing, which involves booking and checking the work of freelance editors and proofreaders</li><li>Overseeing the cover design process from briefing through to production</li><li>Creating and maintaining metadata for a large number of titles</li><li>Communicating with authors and agents regarding edits, covers, and other updates, ensuring they feel supported and informed</li><li>Ensuring all projects adhere to the critical path</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceOur ideal candidate is a real self-starter, who can bring creativity to the role with good copy writing and cover design ability, so a solid understanding of publishing and desk editing is essential. You will be organised and confident in communicating with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to bring ideas to editorial, cover, and launch meetings and comment on potential acquisitions. Additional informationWe have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish - subject to certain criteria)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad (subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>We plant a tree for every new employee to our business!</li></ul>DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Canelo - assistant editor

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